Companies definitely are implementing remote control but they don't like to publicize it because it runs counter to the "autonomous" narrative. In America cars

Companies definitely are implementing remote control but they don't like to publicize it because it runs counter to the "autonomous" narrative. In America cars have an important cultural role as a symbol of freedom and the idea that your "autonomous" car is centrally monitored and controllable is not a very good selling point. But yes, all "autonomous" cars will absolutely have remote control functionality of some kind, at least a kill switch.